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Introduction to
Psychology
November 20th , 2013
Administrative Stuff
Online Discussion #2 is now done.
Our attempts to mark them all and get you feedback
failed.sorry. : (
Next term we will 3 more online discussions
though.YAY! .Right?
Any questions?
Win

2/9/2015
Activity
Activity
Jennifer's goal in French class is to become fluent in the
Joe has one elective course to choose. He wants to take
language because she is interested in the language and
wants to be able to converse with others and read
French

CHAPTER 12
Describe how cross-sectional, longitudinal, and sequential research designs differ.
o What are the pros and cons of each?
What are the 3 stages of prenatal development?
o What is the Age of Viability? During which stage does this occur?
o Expla

CHAPTER 11
What is the difference between an instinct, a drive, and an incentive?
o According to Drive Theory, what role does homeostasis play in motivation? (Use the
term Set Point in your explanation).
What is allostasis, and how is it different from h

CHAPTER 10
Briefly outline the major contributions (in Intelligence Testing) of Binet, Galton, Stern,
Terman, and Wechsler.
o What is the concept of mental age? Who first defined this concept?
o How was Intelligence Quotient initially calculated? How is t

CHAPTER 9
What is the adaptive function of language in human evolution?
List and briefly describe the 5 properties of language.
o There is evidence for some of these properties in non-human primates use of sign
language and/or symbol systems. Which proper

Test:
-before the test- study strategies:
-wants text and lectures to overlap so test will include both
-dont focus on things not covered in class
-during the test- read carefully:
-answering false question
-separate in your mind what is false from what i

Psych 1000 Sept 24th Biological Foundations
.more research design
.the neuron
.action potential
Next time: The synapse
Scan: p. 69-74
>What are some sources of bias in an experiment?
> Read every page, all of them will show up on the exam <
Do an experime

2/2/2015
SEXUAL MOTIVATION
What are the 4 common reasons/motivations for sex in undergrads?
Which groups of people engage in more freq. intercourse? masturbation?
What are the 4 phases of the sexual response cycle? Describe.
What roles do the hypothalamus

Introductionto
Psychology
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
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AdministrativeStuff
Practice Test and Answer Key will be posted
online.
Do the practice test first before opening up the
Answer Key.
If you have a conflict with the date of the first
mid-term and

Psychology 1000 Review Questions
Chapter 13:
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Describe Attachment Theory (e.g., who developed the theory, who tested it, how it was tested).
Describe Piagets theory of Cognitive Development
What is Self-Regulation and why is it important?
Descr

Chapter 1
1. In your own words, describe the origins of psychology. Provide definitions of key terms,
dates, and names of relevant figures where applicable. The more detail you give, the better!
2. Provide a detailed description of at least three theoreti

Psyc 2016.02.23
Social influence
Conforming to the majority
Obedience to Authority
Next time: Media Violence
Scan: p.514-522
-Why do people conform?
-What do people obey?
-Is this a normal or an abnormal behaviour?
March 5th SSC 2020
-The matching hypothe